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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax K10D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and K10D (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 12 years later than the K10D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X grades vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax K10D

 E-M1X K10D 
IntroducedJanuary 2019December 2006Fresher by 148 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k210kCrisper display (+827k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-M1X

 K10D E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K10D

 E-M1X K10D 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X versus the K10D.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and K10D is 54 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and K10D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Pentax K10D Street photography details
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
68
better than average battery (870 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (997 grams)
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 shots)
has double storage slots
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
heavier than others (997 grams)
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K10D
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Pentax K10D
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-01-24 2006-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 870 shots -
Battery form Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $2,999 $700